“a stunning failure of leadership”
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On the recordSeptember 17, 2025
You got over the qualifications bar easily, but my worries about the direction of HHS made me question you very significantly on your backbone, a trait that is not in long supply in this town. And then when I voted against your confirmation, I cited that as the reason.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
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thehill.com

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Kaine apologizes to Monarez for questioning her qualifications during her confirmation hearing.

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